Go CODE Girl

If you know a girl in Grade 7-10 who is interested in computer, electrical, software, or other fields of engineering, there is great news! On February 24, 2018, Memorial Engineering Outreach will be hosting a Go CODE Girl event in conjunction with the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering.

This half-day event will be held at the Engineering Building on Memorial’s campus and is free of charge, but registration is required. Spaces are limited, so registering early is recommended.  Online registration will open at 9:30am on Friday, February 2. 

You can find the registration link from our webpage  http://www.mun.ca/engineering/community/outreach under “Upcoming Events”.

Previous coding experience is NOT required and all materials are provided. If you have questions, please contact Kathryn Hong, Coordinator for Outreach Activities, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, 709-864-3108, EN3011, khong@mun.ca.

Reminder – Semester Switch / Mid-Winter Break

February is here, and that means the Semester Switch is just around the corner. On Monday, February 5th, students will be switching their one semester courses. All work for the first half of the year must be handed in on this date for it to be counted.

The Mid-Winter Break is also approaching. There will be no school on Friday, February 16th, and Monday, February 19th. Tuesday, February 20th, will be Day 7 on the schedule.

Spelling Bee Winners!

Massive congratulations go out to our spelling bee champions! Our winner was Alex Butt from 7-4, and our runner up was Vincent Burton from 8-5!

Our winners will go on to compete in the Telegram Regional Spelling Bee which will be held at 2pm, February 24th, 2018, at Holy Heart Theatre.  All are welcome.  The winner of that competition will move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Vincent was the regional winner last year! We’re sure both of these fine young people will do our school proud!

 

Opportunity for Grade 9 Girls – Free Aviation Camp

​​Are you a girl who has what it takes to leave ordinary behind? If you do, then NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp is made for you!

This summer, 20 girls entering Grade 10 high school from across Canada will gather in Cornwall, Ontario. Their mission: one week of learning, fun and friendship with a focus on aviation. This all-expenses-paid camp uses hands-on learning to give you the chance to explore exciting careers that will empower you to soar to success after graduation!

Applications close March 9, 2018!

Click here for more information and to apply!

Course Information for Grade 9s

Over the past two days we have hosted representatives from Gonzaga High School, who spoke with our Grade 9s about course selection for the 2018-19 school year. They were all given course selection sheets and asked to take them home for discussion about their plans for high school. These forms all have to be returned to their homeroom teachers no later than February 2nd.

Tonight at 7pm, Gonzaga is holding a parent information session if you have any questions, or would like to meet with the high school advisors. This meeting will be at Gonzaga High School.

If you would like more information, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development have a Guide to Course Selection that is free to download. Click here to download it.

In addition, Gonzaga have kindly provided us with a worksheet to assist in three-year planning for course selection. Click here to download it.

Grade 9 Course Selections

Representatives from Gonzaga will be visiting our school this week to hold sessions with the Grade 9 students about course selection for High School. A parent information session will also be held on Thursday night at 7:00 pm at Gonzaga Regional High School.

If you would like some more information on course selections for high school, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development have a handbook for parents and students. Click here to check it out.,